The Grinduro is exactly what the name suggests: Gravelracing combined with the enduro format known from mountain biking. In concrete terms, this means that a long lap is ridden in which the end times are not based on the total time, but on four or five defined time sections of about five to seven minutes each.
The course is a serious affair, but the Grinduro is not meant to be a festival of suffering. We have connected some of our favourite roads and trails. A lot of fun awaits you!
But Grinduro is not just a bike race. It is a celebration of cycling, where fun is as important as cycling. Excellent food, an impressive art exhibition, live music, camping and a great festival atmosphere – all this is Grinduro!
Brought to you by Giro Sport Design, SRAM, and Maxxis.
*The results combine FQSC associated and non associated riders
Lenzerheide is best known for the annual UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. The mountain landscape around the village offers first-class gravel tours with magnificent views. Further north, the Rhaetian Railway winds its way through the spectacular Albula Valley on a UNESCO World Heritage Railway Track. In this unique landscape, the first Grinduro of Switzerland takes place.
Still a provisional schedule
The fun starts on Friday evening at the venue in Lenzerheide, where the Grinduro Village will welcome you. Once you have parked your car, everything is within walking distance: the camping in the light forest, the camper pitch and the hospitality area.
All those who still want to have fun on their bikes tonight, sign up for the Fun Prologue race. A short circuit around the venue on asphalt, gravel and dirt in time trial format serves as qualification - the fastest lap counts. For the final runs in eliminator format, with per run 8 riders, the best 16 women and 32 men will qualify. Everyone else enjoy the show, the campfire, good music and the local craft beer.
Saturday, everything will be taken care of for you: meals, a great atmosphere and the second night of camping. After your breakfast in the Nordic House, we’ll wait for you and your bike near the starting line for the rider briefing before you’re on your way.
The race remains challenging (70 km of up and downhill over rough terrain), but the Grinduro is not a festival of suffering. With a mass start in Gran Fondo style, the day then plays out at a moderate pace. You’ll be able to pedal with your friends and your heroes, since the race isn’t timed. Only four segments actually are, and they’re all very different. In this way, the Grinduro rewards the most well-rounded participants.
Not quite as challenging, but a healthy bite of the Grinduro experience – Grindurito is roughly one half of the challenge of Grinduro without the competition. It’s the perfect alternative if your legs aren’t quite ready for the full course.
On Friday and Saturday evening we celebrate life with good music and refreshing drinks.
Fun Prologue start on Friday CHF 10.00
Upgrade camper pitch (Fr-So) CHF 30.00
Upgrade bed in a dorm (Fr-So) CHF 90.00
Friends & Family meal package CHF 85.00
Friends & Family camping pass CHF 30.00
Verein Grinduro Lenzerheide
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CH-7083 Lantsch/Lenz
Bank information:
IBAN: CH7200774010385894600
BIC: GRKBCH2270A
Account holder: Grinduro Lenzerheide
Bank: Graubündner Kantonalbank
As transfer reason please enter: Grinduro Entry XUTEK61E
There are two different opportunities to pay:
Payment by bank (+0%)
Payment via PayPal (+4%)
Comments:
The transfer must be made WITHIN 10 DAYS and free of charge for the organiser. Not completely received entry fees are considered as invalid registration!
Es gibt zwei Möglichkeiten zu bezahlen:
Bezahlung per Überweisung (+0%)
Bezahlung per PayPal (+4%)
Hinweise:
Die Überweisung muss INNERHALB 10 TAGEN und spesenfrei für den Veranstalter erfolgen. Nicht vollständig erhaltenen Startgelder gelten als ungültige Anmeldung!
Be cool, have fun and enjoy the ride. Those are the rules!
For those of you who need things spelled-out, here you have it…
THE BEST BIKE:You can ride any type of pedal-driven bicycle (no electric-pedal assist!), although we recommend a cyclocross or gravel bike for the Grinduro and Grindurito course. The ultimate setup is probably a disc brake-equipped gravel bike with fast-rolling, tubeless clincher tires and a 2x11-speed crank set. Be prepared with at least two extra tubes, a multi-tool and mini-pump.
The venue is at 1‘400m altitude, it can be very cold especially at night. Make sure you bring layers — ideally arm/leg warmers and a jacket as well as a warm sleeping bag.
There will be feed zones (and an excellent lunch!), but smart riders will bring at least two water bottles and their favourite nutritional supplies.
And don’t take the start line without a helmet on!
We believe that bike riders’ health, attitude and performance is directly related to the foods that they eat, so we have amazing food planned for the weekend. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all included with race entry on race day. Though, there will still be more food vendors available for the rest of the weekend.
As a registered rider, meals are included on Saturdays and breakfast on Sundays. With the Friends & Family meal package you can also buy the meals for your companion. The package is CHF 85.00 per person and includes the same menus as you as a rider. Eating together is more fun.
Need extra meals for non-racers? Link to registration
Do you have a tent? We love campers! There is a designated area right next to the Grinduro Village. And if you are registered to ride, camping is included at no additional charge. Note: A campsite is limited to one tent.
Do you have a camper van or mobile home? No problem - we have our own camping area for vans and mobile homes with electricity. Make sure you choose the appropriate «camper pitch upgrade» when registering.
Note: Wild camping outside the designated areas is not allowed and will be fined.
Got friends and family joining you? They are encouraged to join in the fun. Make sure you get the Friends & Family camping pass. The pass is CHF 30.00 for the whole weekend (Friday-Sunday) and includes a site for 1 tent or vehicle with up to 4 people, plus access to the Grinduro Village, concerts and party, and showers and other services on-site. Friends and family passes can be purchased through the registration link.
As a registered rider, meals are included on Saturdays and breakfast on Sundays. With the Friends & Family meal package you can also buy the meals for your companion. The package is CHF 85.00 per person and includes the same menus as you as a rider. Eating together is more fun.
In addition to fame and glory each winner will take home a little something special. Best of luck!
If not for the generosity and efforts of our sponsors, there would be no such thing as Grinduro. Thank you to Giro Sport Design, Rapha, Maxxis and Cycling Tips.
Join the inner circle of Grinduro staff by volunteering!
Grinduro volunteers receive the following perks for helping us pull this event together, all while having one helluva good time.
Register to volunteer here!
